Well, that’s not exactly true. I tried making one about a year ago and it wasn’t exactly photogenic, unless you consider this a beauty (which I don’t). But I should have had a bit more faith, since the center started to deflate after a minute or two of removing it from the oven, bringing in the sides to form a high ridge above the custardy center. I was starting to become a believer. By the time I spooned all the apples to the interior, it was a vision of deliciousness and we couldn’t wait to dive in. The key to this Dutch baby’s success has a lot to do with an unusual approach to oven temperature. It seems counter intuitive, but...
This nut-studded gluten-free banana bread is makes a great gift to share with those welcoming a new baby or moving into a new home. Be sure to bake it the day before delivering, so that the bread and streusel topping can set and slice nicely. WHY THIS GLUTEN-FREE BANANA QUICK BREAD RECIPE WORKS Refined sugar-free – This rich delicious gluten free banana bread has no refined sugars as it is made with maple syrup and a coconut sugar topping. Oil-free (except for the streusel topping) – Greek yogurt takes the place of oil, and still gives the banana bread richness, moisture and a fluffy texture (plus a bonus of protein!). It is a gluten-free quick bread loaf – perfect for...
With the majority of us hunkered down at home, I know you’d probably expect me to tell you to do things like social distancing from your fridge, drink green juices, workout in your living room every day, etc. And you should, keeping yourself healthy and active is very important, especially right now. However, I also believe that it’s paramount to stay sane, light-hearted, and gruntled. For me, that means eating something comforting, sweet, and delicious every day; such as a slice of this Italian Jam Tart (aka crostata). Lately, my classic breakfast smoothie has been replaced with a slice of crostata which is a quick, crumbly crust pressed into a tart pan, coated with jam, and baked. It keeps my...
Baked Stuffed French Toast Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Like any self-respecting mother, I plan to lounge in bed until ten painting my toenails and catching up on celebrity gossip magazines. I’ll call my BFF Keri and talk for hours. I’ll stare at the ceiling. I’ll think about things I haven’t thought about in years. Important stuff like the color I want to paint my bedroom walls and whether or not I should buy hiking boots. My clean-faced children will bring me a plate of perfectly poached eggs and side of toast. My husband will follow with a hot cup of coffee (don’t forget the cream) and the Sunday newspaper. They will promptly file out of the room...
This is without a doubt Mexico’s favorite bread. This bolillo recipe will make a bolillo with a crusty exterior and soft pillowy center that will be perfect for making tortas, molletes, and pambazos. Did you know it was the Spanish that introduced wheat into Mexico?? With it came cakes, pastries, bolillos, and flour tortillas. Corn was the basic grain for the indigenous people of Mexico and in many ways it still is, but with the arrival of the Spanish a mestijaze or mixture of cultures happened with the introduction of wheat. Today, some of the most delicious Mexican delicacies like buñuelos, mantecadas, and empanadas are a result of the combination of skill, taste, and ingenuity of two cultures. This bread...
